EHS Specialist

674 Industrial Park Drive, Claxton, Georgia 30417

About the role

This position serves as Valmont’s Specialist, Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS), enabling overall company strategy in driving continuous improvement with EHS best practices across the organization. The role requires individual initiative on special projects to complete a wide variety of tasks that are part of Valmont’s comprehensive EHS initiatives, including participating in and facilitating site-level EHS teams and initiatives. The Specialist supports implementation of Valmont’s EHS Playbook for the site and facilitates alignment of site EHS activities with Valmont’s enterprise-wide EHS strategies. The incumbent is responsible for swiftly detecting sub-standard EHS performance using leading and lagging indicators and taking action in conjunction with site and regional leadership teams. It is critical that the EHS Specialist assists others in their growth and knowledge in Safety, Health & Environmental practices and interacts with site production employees to identify and control hazards.

Responsibilities

• Reports directly to the EHS Manager or General/Plant Manager, with matrixed reporting to the Regional Safety Manager; no direct or indirect reports
• Supports development, maintenance, and continuous improvement efforts to facilitate EHS strategic initiatives
• Partners with regional and site management to ensure consistent deployment of standards, campaigns, and initiatives across the organization
• Supports the development and implementation of site-specific annual EHS goals to measurably reduce risks and impacts
• Learns and gains expertise in the company’s EHS information management system to manage data related to EHS events such as injuries, workers compensation claims, near-miss incidents, internal and external inspections, and environmental permits
• Assists in conducting risk assessments to recognize, evaluate, and control hazards throughout the site
• Participates in and facilitates the deployment of environment, health, and safety teams (e.g., Safety Committee) and drives engagement in compliance, environmental footprint reduction, and continuous improvement
• Assists in the team-based incident investigation process to identify root causes and facilitate corrective actions
• Collects data for reporting and permit submittals for multi-media environmental regulatory requirements
• Successfully completes the Valmont EHS Specialist curriculum within three months of hire
• Serves as a liaison between regional and site management, risk management, and human resources on applicable topics
• Assists in the development and implementation of emergency management and business continuity programs
• Supports serious post-incident reviews, communication of incidents with serious injury potential, and partners with Regional EHS Directors/Managers to identify root causes and deploy preventive actions
• Assists with training and mentoring to strengthen EHS compliance and best practices
• Formulates and implements actions on various EHS topics and shares updates with leadership
• Facilitates the implementation of training programs to ensure regulatory compliance and incident best practices
• Stays current with EHS property conservation regulations and standards
• Demonstrates a commitment to Valmont’s Core Values

Requirements

• Preferred Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree with 3 years of EHS or related experience, OR 5 years of EHS or related experience
• EHS responsibility with an emphasis on implementation and maintenance of environmental, health and safety programs, fire prevention, sustainability, and risk management
• Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and other applicable federal, state, and local EHS regulations
• Experience conducting safety inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently or as part of a team
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and communicate clearly and effectively with diverse audiences across various professional settings
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint for creating professional training, audit, and management presentations; Excel for data analysis, metric tracking, spreadsheet creation, formulas, and basic data visualization; and Word for drafting, formatting, and maintaining policies, procedures, reports, and regulatory documentation
• Track record of making effective decisions, even when dealing with limited or ambiguous information
• Ability to lead or support corporate, division, business unit, and site teams responsible for managing EHS risks

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with multi-national companies with progressive EHS programs
• Experience with OSHA Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) or ISO 45001, 14001
• Prior experience implementing and/or maintaining an enterprise-wide database system
• Experience in a similar heavy manufacturing industry

Working Environment

The primary working condition for this position is a manufacturing shop environment with exposure to dirt, grease, fumes, cold, heat, noise, and dust. There will also be times when the EHS Specialist works in an office environment. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses and hard hats may be required in most manufacturing areas, and it is the EHS Specialist’s responsibility to ensure compliance with all safety requirements for employees, vendors, customers, and visitors.

The incumbent is regularly required to sit for extended periods, talk, and listen on the phone or in meetings. The environment is fast-paced and demanding. The employee frequently uses hands to handle files, forms, and computer equipment and must occasionally move about the office. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Proper ergonomic safeguards such as monitor height, keyboard location, and wrist rests must be utilized.

Computer Software: MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Workforce, Workday, Intelex.

Benefits

Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure individual and family wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon role, work schedule, or location and can include:

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision)
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability, including maternity leave
• Work Life Support
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services, and more